Study Abroad

IES Rome

  • Location: Rome, Italy
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Language of Instruction: English and Italian
  • Class Eligibility: Juniors

Introduction

The capital of Italy, Rome is the country’s political center and a major religious center, being the host to the Vatican – an independent state within Rome. Studying abroad in Rome means learning from Rome and its Mediterranean pace of life – from the open markets to the sudden strikes, and the high politics of a European capital.

There are 6 IES programs to choose from in Rome. They are listed below (Click the program name to be redirected to the program page on the IES website).

  • Visa:

    Required. Non-US citizens should consult with IES and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.

  • Fees: Students pay Haverford tuition only to Haverford College. Haverford will then be responsible for submitting payments to the program. Students pay room and board fees directly to IES.
Requirements

No previous Italian language study is required for the beginning level.

Academic Credit

Students must carry at least 15 credit hours per semester and are not permitted to take less than 15 credits per semester.  Students must take an appropriate Italian Language course each semester. Major, minor, and concentration transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students received a grade of a C or above.

Curriculum

Students will take an IES Abroad Italian language course at their proficiency level along with about four elective courses that they can select from within their program of choice. If a student has already fulfilled Haverford’s language requirement, they can enroll in an appropriate-level 4-credit Italian language course.

**If a student is hoping to fulfill their language requirement while abroad, they are required to enroll in the IT 201I – Italian Language in Context: Novice Abroad III Intensive course. This is the only course that will fulfill Haverford’s language requirement.**

Students also have the option to take an internship for course credit. Students are permitted to take courses at two partner institutions:

  • Università Degli Studi Roma Tre – Enrollment at Roma Tre is available for IES Abroad students who have completed at least four semesters of college-level Italian. 
  • Rome University of the Fine Arts (RUFA) – IES Abroad students studying the fine arts with at least one semester of college-level Italian language can enroll in one course at Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA). Students can choose from courses in Painting & Drawing, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
Course Highlights

Anthropology, Art, Art history, Child Development, Classics, Communications, Economics, Education, Film Studies, History, Italian, International Business, International Relations, Internship Seminar, Journalism, Latin, Literature, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, Religious Studies, Service Learning, Sociology, Urban Studies

Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.

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Orientation

Students attend an orientation and three-week intensive language course prior to the start of classes.

Number of Students

About 100-120 students each semester.

Housing/Meal Plans

Homestay – Located throughout the city, homestays generally house one or two students. Bedrooms may be private or shared with another IES Abroad student. Students receive breakfast daily and share three evening meals each week with their host family. Standard commute time is 45 minutes from the homestay to the IES Abroad Center, which is typical for local students at Roman universities. Haverford believes that living with a family provides the best opportunity to learn a language and experience full cultural immersion.

Apartments – Share apartments with other IES Abroad students and have the option of living with an Italian Student Companion (ISC), a local Italian student who provides opportunities to engage in cultural activities. Apartments are furnished and generally accommodate four to seven students, with two to three IES Abroad students sharing a bedroom. Internet access is available in every apartment. Meals are not included, but apartments offer equipped kitchens.

Haverford students may not opt for independent off-campus housing – that is, housing not arranged by the program.

Notes

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Options

  • Semester
  • Fulfills Language Requirement

Dates

  • Semester I: Early September to mid-December
  • Semester II: Late January to early May

Application Deadlines

  • Semester I: March 1
  • Semester II: October 1

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